This unique and timely book, edited by Michael J. Austin, introduces and connects social justice to the core values of social work across the curriculum. It presents the history and philosophy that supports social justice and ties it to ethical concepts that will help readers understand social justice as a core social work value. The book further conveys the importance of amplifying client voice; explores organization-based advocacy; and describes how an understanding of social justice can inform practice and outlines implications for education and practice.

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Comprehensive coverage of social justice incorporates perspectives from diverse disciplines, including the humanities, social and political sciences, and religion and faith, to a broad understanding of how social justice informs practice.

A balance of theory and practice helps readers understand both the "why" and "how" of integrating social welfare into social work practice.

Real-world case examples of injustice and oppression help readers see how integral social justice is to social work practice in key areas such as predatory lending, children of incarcerated parents, and service recipients in the fields of child welfare, mental health, and aging.

Insightful discussion of the complexities of social justice demonstrates how social justice affects various groups.

Specially designed summary chapters integrate concepts from the humanities and social sciences.

A social justice checklist is provided for use in the intake phase of service delivery.

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